The finance industry is one of the few places where the actions of a few - or even just one - can ripple throughout the world. Heroes and Villains of Finance profiles the fifty most influential characters who, whether rogues or paladins, are responsible for today's financial landscape. Their impact reaches far beyond the financial system itself, and has helped shape the course of human history. From philosophers and bankers to fraudsters and academics, this book is a striking introduction to the most remarkable characters in the history of finance.
*Learn how the Knights Templar became the first cross-border banking institution
*Discover how the Rothschilds shaped international finance
*Track the evolution of investment fraud from Ponzi to Madoff
*Understand the consequences of Reaganomics
*Find out Warren Buffett's favourite investment holding period
Heroes and Villains of Finance charts the evolution of money and human history, one financial titan at a time.
About Author
Adam Baldwin (London, UK) is an analyst at Ariadne Capital LLP a venture capital firm based in London. He was recently profiled as a rising venture capital star by Private Equity International, a leading industry magazine. Adam regularly writes both media pieces and academic economic research. His work has been featured in national and international media and industry lectures.
